QuestionHello I just wanted to know if you could share a couple of tips for me on socializing my puppy. I have taken him to the dog park (small dog section) and it hasn't been a good experience. He usually sits right at my feet and is scared of the other dogs. They will come up to him and he has sniffed a few but then quickly tries to run away and then eventually starts barking (high pitch) and growling (showing teeth) I just don't know what to do..... The other dogs are just trying to play with him and its like he just doesn't want to be bothered.
AnswerI would try to find other owners of young, small dogs. Make sure they are getting the shots and avoiding places with very mnany strange dogs. The dog park isn't a good place for a 15 week old. Even with their shots, there is still a chance of picking up a nasty disease.
If he was removed from his litter before 6 weeks or has gone too long without much contact with other dogs, it may be slow going.